Partnership 

• Braintrust , a freelance marketplace for software development, partnered with Stripe to offer crypto payment options to its users. Braintrust talent can now choose to receive payments in cryptocurrency, providing them with payment flexibility. The initiative aims to address financial inclusivity, especially for underbanked individuals, and eliminate payment delays associated with traditional banking. (September 20, 2023; Company press release )

Product update

• Priori is broadening its offerings by including legal operations professionals in its global marketplace. Priori’s global network, which includes lawyers, law firms, and legal service providers, now extends to legal operations professionals specializing in supporting legal functions, implementing legal tech solutions, and managing change within legal departments. (September 21, 2023; Bloomberg Law )

• CareRev has introduced a new feature called the “Reliability Score” aimed at rewarding healthcare professionals for their commitment and reliability. The Reliability Score is a metric that tracks healthcare professionals’ work ethic and encourages positive behavior. The system aims to reduce shift cancellations and ensure a higher percentage of shifts are filled. (September 15, 2023; Company Press Release )

Industry news

• Randstad has introduced Randstad Digital, a new organization focused on meeting technology talent needs for multinational firms across various industries. It focuses on helping companies accelerate and enable enterprise-level transformation at scale. Randstad Digital specializes in providing talent, services, and solutions in four domains: customer experience, cloud and infrastructure, data and analytics, and digital and product engineering. (August 30, 2023; Company Press Release ) 

Geographical expansion

• Instawork announced its availability in Savannah, Georgia. The platform is responding to the staffing needs of local businesses in Savannah, especially during the city’s cultural events and festivals. Over 11,000 people in Savannah have already downloaded the Instawork app to find work in roles such as bartenders, warehouse laborers, food servers, and more. (August 30, 2023; Company press release )